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Canon EOS 6D vs Pentax K-3
Comparison

Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery

Canon EOS 6D

Canon EOS 6D camera image
59%

Pentax K-3

Pentax K-3 camera
Winner!
69%
Canon EOS 6D
vs
Pentax K-3
Price
Brand
Canon
Pentax
Model
EOS 6D
K-3
Released
2012
2013
Announcement Date
September 17, 2012
October 08, 2013
Camera Type
DSLR
DSLR
Camera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Optics
61%
74%
Megapixels
20.2 MP
24 MP
Image Resolution
5472 x 3648 px
6016 x 4000 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
24 x 36 mm
15.6 x 23.5 mm
Sensor Format
Full Frame
APS-C
Frame Rate
4.5 fps
8.3 fps
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Pentax KAF
Image Processor
Digic 5+
Prime III
Aspect Ratio
3:2
3:2
Minimum ISO (Native)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
25,600
51,200
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
50
100
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
102400
51200
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 4000 s
1/ 8000 s
Autofocus Points
11
27
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (pentaprism)
Optical (pentaprism)
Video
Video
43%
70%
Video
Max Video Resolution
Full HD
Full HD
Max Video Dimensions
1920 x 1080 px
1920 x 1080 px
Max Video Frame Rate
30 p
60 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
MOV
MPEG-4
Features
Features
57%
59%
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
TFT LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3"
3.2"
Screen Resolution
1,040,000 dots
1,037,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Storage and Battery
45%
63%
Memory Card
SD / SDHC / SDXC
SD / SDHC / SDXC
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
LP-E6
D-LI90
Battery Life
1,090 shots
560 shots
USB Charging
DXOMARK Scores
Sensor scores tested by DXOMARK
Overall Score
82%
80%
Portrait (Color Depth)
22.2 bits
23.7 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
11.5 EVs
13.4 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
813
1216
Scores
User Scores
B&H photo video
1702 reviews
277 reviews
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